AXEL RUDI PELL is a German Hard Rock guitarist who began his musical career with STEELER (1984–88) before leaving in 1988 to pursue a solo career. During this time, he has worked with drummers such as Jörg Michael and Mike Terrana, and singers including Charlie Huhn, Johnny Gioeli of HARDLINE, Jeff Scott Soto and Rob Rock. Gioeli remains the longest-serving vocalist of the band, having joined in 1998 for the album Oceans of Time, his first musical appearance since the 1992 HARDLINE album Double Eclipse.
Pell often states that his music revolves around a knight in shining armour embarking on various adventures. Each album contains a new quest, with songs told as separate stories. His primary guitar influence has been Ritchie Blackmore of DEEP PURPLE.
